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Winds are West at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The pressure is 1013.8 mb and the humidity is 30%.The wind chill is 40. Last Updated on Mar 18 2018, 10:53 pm EDT. More...

Landmark US Supreme Court Decision Guarantees Right to Counsel (1963)After he was accused of breaking into a bar in Florida in 1961, Clarence Gideon was unable to afford a lawyer and was forced to defend himself. Sentenced to five years in prison, he had ample time to study the law, and he began petitioning the courts with the claim that his right to legal counsel had been violated. In 1963, the US Supreme Court agreed with him, establishing that state courts were required to provide attorneys for poor defendants. What happened when Gideon was retried? DiscussMore...

HUSTLEBOT: THE SHOW is an evening of Experimental Comedy featuring the collective talents of Pittsburgh’s comedy troupe, Hustlebot. Every Thursday night features comedy performances in several styles including long form improvisation, video and live sketches, short films, and special guests.